Why spend a small fortune travelling halfway across the globe when you can windsurf Europe? Although the smallest continent Europe is blessed with lots of wind and lots of water – you just need to know where to go…. So we’ve put together the top 10 European windsurfing destinations. Top 10 European…

Windsurfing holidays for all levels in the best windsurf locations in Egypt, Morocco and Europe. All hotels have the windsurf centre onsite, or close by. Choose from a range of fantastic 3, 4 and 5 star hotels and resorts and combine this with… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can…

Sea-Lifts (and sister-company Ski-Lifts) offer a comprehensive range of airport transfers for cycling holidays to destinations throughout Europe. But it’s not just cycling, beach holidays, golf trips, city breaks, mountain holidays and general covera… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content. However it free, quick and easy to…

Sea-Lifts (and sister-company Ski-Lifts) offer a comprehensive range of airport transfers for cycling holidays to destinations throughout Europe. But it’s not just cycling, beach holidays, golf trips, city breaks, mountain holidays and general covera… Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can view this content. However it free, quick and easy to…

Looking for the best airport transfer in Europe? Then choose European adventure holiday transfers through Sea-Lifts and Ski-Lifts. Offering vast coverage, they can take you from the airport to your destination in comfort and style. Whatever you’re doing, whether it’s adrenaline fuelled mountain sports or simply hanging out on the…

Europe kayak holidays are almost as varied as the continent and it’s inhabitants. So we’ve put together 23 of the best European kayaking destinations, to showcase the variety of the paddling adventures you can enjoy in its lakes, rivers and seas. Europe kayak holidays From wild whitewater to lovely lakes, and relaxed…

If you want to skydive in Europe you are spoilt for choice with over 550 dropzones. And with many beautiful, historic destinations oozing culture and throbbing with nightlife, it’s hard to decide where to go for a spot of skydiving European style. So to help, we’ve compiled this list of the top…

Occupying the extreme south-western point of the European mainland, the Algarve is a rugged outcrop of Portugal that’s popular for sun, sea and fun. In this guide to Algarve adventure holidays we summarise what’s on offer and ask; is it the best multi-activity destination? Guide to Algarve adventure holidays With a…

With the surf season just starting in Portugal, and in honour of their 25th year of operations, we’ve decided to republish this review of the Surf Experience from two seasons ago. Our writer – and wannabe surfer – Paul, visited the legendary surf school to learn to surf in Lagos. I can’t really remember the first…

Vacation time is precious, which is why the best multi activity group holiday destinations, with the widest choice of exciting activities, are so popular. Whether it’s a long weekend, a week long holiday or a longer break, multi activity destinations need to keep it varied. Ideally giving you the chance…

Practice makes perfect apparently. It’s annoying but unfortunately true. No matter how naturally good anyone looks at a skill, the reality is that they’ve put in hours and hours of training. It’s reckoned to take around 10,000 hours of practice to go from complete novice to expert in any skill…

Imagine waking up every morning just metres away from your favourite surf spot on the planet. Well that’s what the best Portugal surf camps give you. This western European nation is blessed with some of the best waves in the world, 300 days of sunshine a year and, not surprisingly, the…

Many of us like things to be a bit rough when out on the water kitesurfing. Strong winds and big waves are so much fun. But that doesn’t mean you want everything about your kitesurfing trip to be rough and ready. When you’re not riding, a little bit of extra comfort goes…

Found in the Barlavento region of the Algarve, southern Portugal, Lagos is one of the most visited towns in the region. This is largely thanks to a large number of tourist friendly beaches and vibrant summer nights. However, these days a large part of the appeal is the availability of…

Surfcamps in the Worlds top surf destinations, for all levels from absolute beginner to experienced pro. Stay in top quality surf camps in the top surf spots in Europe, Morocco, Bali an Costa Rica. Meet new friends and enjoy the ultimate surf … Sorry but only AWE365 Club members can…

The Algarve makes is a great place to head for a surfing holiday. Long waves roll in from the Atlantic onto its west coast and can reach some serious heights. Some of the biggest waves ever surfed have been just up the coast near Lisbon, at around 100 feet high….

One of Europe’s oldest countries, Portugal is known for its mix of rugged landscapes and traditional rural lifestyles. Explore 300 million-year-old battered Atlantic coastlines and jagged slate mountains on some great Portugal mountain biking holidays. Discover the country with Portugal Bike on one of their three top MTB tours. Each has…

When you think of the Portuguese Algarve, you probably imagine high-rise hotels, all-inclusive resorts and packed beaches. Though that side of the Algarve does definitely exist in places, there’s plenty more to this sun-drenched region than sangria and sunburnt tourists, as a mountain biking holiday in Carrapateira aptly demonstrated. In…

The wild Atlantic coast of south west Portugal is characterised by rugged rock formations, huge sandy stretches and, importantly for surfers, some big swells and waves. Situated in the Costa Vincente National Park, a protected area of natural beauty, Arrifana surfing holidays might be slightly different to the usual Algarve…

Perched on the rugged, wild and incredibly beautiful west coast of Portugal, the coastal village of Carrapateira is one of the best kept secrets of the Algarve. Within easy reach of some of the region’s best beaches and with rugged, sun baked terrain, a trekking holiday in Carrapateira is an ideal…

You’ll find Sagres at the end of the road on the very southern tip of south west Portugal’s Algarve region. Its position shields it from the worst of the Atlantic swell but means it is also affected by Mediterranean currents. This unique geography means Sagres surfing holidays are some of…

A small town and municipality situated near the south west coast of Portugal in the Algarve, Aljezur surfing holidays have become popular thanks to its Atlantic coast conditions. Although the town itself is not directly on the coast, it’s a great staging spot for some serious surfing, with big waves and…

With a coastline that is more or less all exposed to the full Atlantic swell and huge winds, Portugal is unsurprisingly home to some of the best and biggest waves on earth. It’s these reliable conditions that make the country a great place to learn to surf. But which are…

Located in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast National Park, the small surfing village of Carrapateira sits on the west coast of the southern tip of Portugal. A traditional hamlet, Carrapateira has found a new lease of life as a base for surfers. Carrapateira surfing holidays offer access to a…

Sitting on the border between Alentejo and the Aljezur region of the Algarve, Odeceixe is a small parish by the coast. Odeceixe surfing holidays offer a relaxed vibe and consistent surfing conditions for surfers of all levels. Often thought of as a haven for hippies and surf dudes, Odeceixe offers…